Aging | The Blood of Exceptionally Long-Lived People Suggests Crucial Differences

Title: The Blood of Exceptionally Long-Lived People Suggests Crucial Differences

Article Snip: "Centenarians, once considered rare, have become commonplace. ...recent study, published in GeroScience, has unveiled some common biomarkers, including levels of cholesterol and glucose, in people who live past 90. ...Twelve blood-based biomarkers related to inflammation, metabolism, liver and kidney function, as well as potential malnutrition and anaemia, were included. All of these have been associated with ageing or mortality in previous studies. The biomarker related to inflammation was ..."

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Regular exercise improves memory in old age even if taken up in 50s and 60s, research shows - as trials into whether keeping fit can delay dementia

Title: Regular exercise improves memory in old age even if taken up in 50s and 60s, research shows - as trials into whether keeping fit can delay dementia

Article Snip: "...Scientists from University College London (UCL) tracked the exercise habits of 1,400 participants over 30 years. When each person turned 69, the volunteers took a test to assess their memory, attention, language and verbal fluency. ...researchers behind the new study say their results are proof that every little helps, and that it is never too late to start."

Reference: www.dailymail.co.uk